Low Sodium Grilled Romaine Lettuce

Elevate your salad game with this simple yet sophisticated Low Sodium Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe. Perfect for a heart-healthy diet, this dish transforms crisp romaine hearts into a smoky, charred delight with just a touch of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic powder. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s grilled to perfection with a light, caramelized char that enhances its natural sweetness. Sprinkle with optional Parmesan cheese for a savory finish or serve it as-is for a keto-friendly, vegetarian side dish with minimal sodium. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue or a quick midweek dinner, this grilled romaine recipe is an effortless way to add a distinctive twist to your meal while keeping things fresh, healthy, and flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole Romaine lettuce hearts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Rinse the romaine hearts thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

Slice each romaine heart lengthwise into halves, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and garlic powder to create a dressing.

Step 5

Brush the olive oil mixture generously onto the cut sides of the romaine halves.

Step 6

Place the romaine halves cut-side down on the preheated grill.

Step 7

Grill for about 2-3 minutes until the leaves start to char and wilt slightly on the surface.

Step 8

Flip the romaine hearts over and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the romaine from the grill and place them on a serving platter.

Step 10

Optional: sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top while the lettuce is still warm.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a nutritious and flavorful low-sodium appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(705.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	586.9

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 895.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 6.4g
Protein 27.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12.8IU	0%
Calcium 964.3mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 91.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 15.4%